Pennsylvania HB2146: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

What the bill says

Amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:

Amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 712.1(a), (c) and (e)(1) of Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 712.1. Notification of agency business required and exceptions. (a) Official action.--Except as provided in subsection (b), [(c), (d) or (e)] (c) or (d), an agency may not take official action on a matter of agency business at a meeting if the matter was not included in the notification required under section 709(c.1) (relating to public notice). * * * (c) Business arising within 24 hours before meeting.--An agency may take official action on a matter of agency business that is not listed on a meeting agenda if the matter: (1) [the matter] arises or is brought to the attention of the agency within the 24-hour period prior to the meeting; and (2) [the matter] is de minimis in nature and does not involve the expenditure of funds or entering into a contract or agreement [by the agency]. * * * (e) Changes to agenda.-- (1) Upon majority vote of the individuals present and voting during the conduct of a meeting, an agency may add a …

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Sponsors

• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136) · primary sponsor
• Brett Miller (R, 41)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• James Walsh (R, 117)
• Dane Watro (R, 116)
• Christina Sappey (D, 158)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 9, 2026
2. July 9, 2026: In the Senate
3. July 1, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 1, 2026
4. July 1, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, July 1, 2026 (193-9)
5. July 1, 2026: Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2026
6. June 30, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2026
7. June 30, 2026: Second consideration, June 30, 2026
8. June 26, 2026: Removed from table, June 26, 2026
9. February 4, 2026: Laid on the table, Feb. 4, 2026
10. February 4, 2026: First consideration, Feb. 4, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2146, RC 1316 (July 1, 2026): 193 yea, 9 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Local Government: Report Bill As Amended (February 4, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Local Government: Adopt Amendment (February 4, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2146?

HB2146 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

What does HB2146 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

What is the status of HB2146?

Passed one chamber as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 9, 2026 (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2146?

Robert FREEMAN (D, 136), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2146?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2146